CH3COOH + C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O (conc. H2SO4)
The reaction above is best described as
esterification
Condensation
saponification
neutralization
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Explanation (in English): A carboxylic acid (CH3COOH) reacts with an alcohol (C2H5OH) in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to form an ester (CH3COOC2H5) and water. This acid-catalyzed reaction is specifically called esterification (it is also a type of condensation because water is eliminated, but the most accurate name here is esterification).
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